Judy McLaughlin, 62

Judith McLaughlin, 62, Miltona, died October 27, 2009.

Judith was born November 28, 1946 in Minneapolis to Lester and Marcella (Huntley) Hake. Judy grew up in Minneapolis and attended school there.

On September 10, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Harry M. McLaughlin in Minneapolis. The couple resided in the Twin Cities area for several years before moving to Alexandria where they lived on Lake Mary. While living in Alexandria, Judy worked hand in hand with Harry at their meat locker in Barrett and later was a cashier at Fleet Farm.

The greatest joy in Judy’s life was her family. She loved spending time at the lake with her husband, four children and later her grandchildren. She had a wonderful flower garden and enjoyed spending time working in the yard or on her flowers. Her family will remember her as the pillar of the family – always there for everyone.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harry of Miltona; three sons, Dean and wife, Chriss, of Ham Lake, Thomas and wife, Mary, of Osakis, Scott and wife, Jamie, of Alexandria; daughter, Kelly McLaughlin and husband, David Fisher, of Eagan; 10 grandchildren, Brandon, Dustin, Noah, Brittany, Austin, Ethan, Lydia, Cody, Cole, Chase; mother, Marcella Hake; sister, Barbara Carhill of Coon Rapids; brother, Val and wife, Wendy, of Menahga.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester; and two brothers, Bill and James.

A memorial service was held on Friday, October 30 at Anderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynndene Way officiating.

Arrangements are with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria; www.andersonfuneral.net.

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